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[luvnwdwgal]

For my mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary this September I'm making Pasta Salad for 125 people!

ZESTY PASTA SALAD
You can use any kind of pasta, even spaghetti.
Chopped green peppers and onions.
Cherry or Grape tomatoes, halved.
Pepperoni slices
Black Olives
Parmesan Cheese
Italian Salad Dressing
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Another awesome salad I like to fix is:
7 LAYER SALAD
1 Head of lettuce
1 Head of cauliflower
1 small box frozen peas
Mayo
1 packet dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix
Bacon Bits
Parmesan Cheese

Layer salad in the order of ingredients.
Do not toss until ready to serve.

Both of the salads are yummy! [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img]

[All Ears]

Does anyone have any great recipes for summer salads? I would LOVE to hear from all of you great cooks out there!
[img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Michelle

[TINKN]

We eat a lot of Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad. It's not too bad and quick. I'll have to get back to you on the homemade type recipes. I make them so infrequently they are not emblazened in my brain.

[Shell_of_the_South]

Here is one of my favorites:

Taco Salad

1 lb. ground beef, rinsed and drained
1 can chili hot beans, drained
1 tomato, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 onion, chopped
cheddar cheese
1 bottle Catalina dressing
fritos

just combine all ingredients and chill. you can play with the amounts to suit your tastes. If I don't have chili hot beans, I have used rinsed pinto beans or kidney beans and they all work fine. If you're making ahead of time, don't add the fritos until serving.

diet tip: omit fritos and serve over a bed of lettuce.

[debe]

The past couple of days I have been making a salad with just:

Sliced cucumber
diced tomatoes
little bit of minced onion
little bit of minced green pepper
parsley
fresh ground pepper
balsamic Vinegar

Toss & enjoy [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img]

[AmndaSarek]

This is my favorite summer salad recipe:

1 bag baby spinach leaves (rinsed & spun)
1/2 pint fresh strawberries (rinsed & sliced)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar (or Splenda)
1 Tbs poppy seeds
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt

In a medium bowl, combine oil, vinegar, sugar/splenda, poppy seeds, paprika and salt.

Combine spinach and strawberry slices in a large bowl; add dressing, tossing until well coated.
Yum Yum [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img]
I'm hungry just thinking about it!

[September]

Susan, my SIL made that salad for us a few weeks ago, it is fabulous!!

[Shell_of_the_South]

I've got to try that spinach/strawberry salad, does it have a name?

[All Ears]

Such yummy recipes! Thanks for sharing! Here is one of my personal favorites...
Pasta Fruit Salad
1 c. uncooked small pasta (I prefer ditalini)
1 11 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
1 8 oz. can pineapple tidbits/chunks, drained
1 c. green or red seedless grapes
1 6 oz. container lemon yogurt, I prefer "custard style"
1-2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. halved strawberries
Optional: banana/kiwi slices for garnish, if desired

Cook pasta until desired tenderness. Rinse/drain. Let cool.
In a med. bowl, combine yogurt, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Then add the fruits (except the strawberries) and the pasta. Gently toss together in the "dressing mixture" (yogurt). Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Prior to serving, gently toss in the strawberries.

This is a VERY refreshing salad. And you can substitute in your favorite fruits. For example, instead of the strawberries -- I have used blueberries. You can also layer banana/kiwi slices on top of the dish -- as garnishment. Enjoy! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Michelle

[mom2mudmonsters]

My favorite summer salad is a Strawberry & Chicken salad.

Diced Chicken Breasts
Sliced Strawberries
Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
Bag salad
Rasberry & Pecan Vinegrette (I use the one by Ken's Steakhouse)

I toss all ingredients together & serve. Dh even likes it, & he is extra picky